*By James Sani*
In a historic Town Hall meeting, the youth of the Kogi Central Senatorial District, which includes the local government areas of Okene, Okehi, Adavi, Ogori Magongo, and Ajaokuta, gathered to express their unequivocal support for the administration of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo.
This groundbreaking initiative, spearheaded by the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Monday Anyebe, along with his ministry’s appointees, marked a significant moment in the engagement of young people within the region.
The Town Hall meeting, the first of its kind organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, aimed to unite the youth and address issues that could positively impact their lives under the current administration.
Throughout the event, speakers praised the initiative, highlighting the administration’s commitment to inclusivity and collaboration with the youth. They emphasized that Governor Ododo’s leadership seeks to empower young people and integrate them into the governance process.
In Okene, Mr. Mubarak Ibrahim Umar, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Youth Empowerment, conveyed the sentiments of the Central Senatorial District’s residents, stating their satisfaction with Governor Ododo’s exemplary leadership. He urged the youth to continue their support for the government and to pray for the state’s growth and development.
At Okehi, Mr. Monday Anoka, representing the Local Government Chairman, emphasized the importance of collective action. His Chief of Staff, Mathew Omeize, reiterated the need to involve the youth in decision-making processes to foster robust support for the government.
Similarly, in Adavi, Hon. Yusuf Elizabeth Onozare, the Council Leader, commended the current administration for its efforts, particularly in promoting women’s appointments within the state. She asserted that such initiatives warrant recognition and praise for Governor Ododo
Responding, the state Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Monday Anyebe said the meeting was organized to bring the Youths together and discuss issues and programmes that will benefit them.
Hon Monday Anyebe said the present administration under Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo is Youth friendly Governor, adding that Youths in the state will continue to be given opportunity to continue to serve in the administration.
The Commissioner disclosed that alot of programmes will be put in place for the benefit of the Youths, especially on Youth Empowerment, politics and programmes that would give them sense of belonging.
He thanked Youths in the Central Senatorial district for coming out enmass for the Town Hall meeting, stressing that Government will look into their requests with a view to solving the challenges.
James Sani Information Officer Kogi State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development Lokoja.
